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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps … cap may be difficult. The cervical cap is used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a barrier method of birth control. … cap to work well, you need to use it every time you have vaginal sex. You must use spermicide with it. To use the …
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… Schizophrenia and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … schizophrenia can help prevent: Not getting the care before birth (prenatal care) that you and your baby need. Not … MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Lisa S. Weinstock MD - Psychiatry Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Current …
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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The sponge is used to prevent pregnancy. It is called a barrier method because it keeps … hours. You must leave the sponge in place for 6 hours after vaginal sex. Don't leave it in for more than a total of 30 …
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… Symptoms of Pregnancy On this page: Overview … had sexual intercourse and you have not used any method of birth control. Have missed one or more periods. Have your … new pack a day or two late. Have other symptoms of early pregnancy. Symptoms include: Fatigue. Breast tenderness or …
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… Cholestasis of Pregnancy On this page: … hot showers or baths. Hot water can make itching worse. After bathing, pat excess water off your skin. Then apply moisturizer before your skin dries completely. Try keeping your moisturizer in the refrigerator. It may …
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… Light to Heavy Vaginal Bleeding On this page: Overview … account how heavy your normal menstrual flow is. Abnormal vaginal bleeding varies depending on what is normal for a particular woman. Severe vaginal bleeding means that you are soaking 1 or 2 pads or …
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… Bedrest in Pregnancy On this page: Overview … high risk of having your baby early. This is called preterm birth. It is important to know that full bedrest is not … may include researching baby names, setting up a baby registry, planning a baby shower, or adding your baby to your …
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… Hepatitis C in Pregnancy On this page: … if they're safe for the baby. You will probably be treated after breastfeeding is done (or after delivery if you don't … Stay away from people who have colds and other infections. Try to avoid spreading the hepatitis C virus to others. Tell …
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… 8 weeks after delivery. If you had any problems during your pregnancy or during labour or delivery, your doctor or … incision, such as it not healing like your doctor said it should? Yes Problem with C-section incision No Problem with … smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Ring On this page: Overview Overview The ring is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your vagina. It's also called the vaginal ring. The ring releases a regular dose of the …
